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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 27 39 23 39 128
Los Angeles LakersLakers 34 31 30 19 114

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Mavericks took care of the Lakers 128-114. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.